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Sigma-Aldrich

Fluorosilicic acid solution

20-25 wt. % in H2O

Synonym(s):

Dihydrogen hexafluorosilicate

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Linear Formula:
H2SiF6
CAS Number:
16961-83-4
Molecular Weight:
144.09
MDL number:
MFCD00036289
UNSPSC Code:
12352300
eCl@ss:
38130308
PubChem Substance ID:
24863162
NACRES:
NA.23

form

liquid

concentration

20-25 wt. % in H2O

density

1.22 g/mL at 25 °C

SMILES string

F[H].F[H].F[Si](F)(F)F

InChI

1S/F4Si.2FH/c1-5(2,3)4;;/h;2*1H

InChI key

ZEFWRWWINDLIIV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Fluorosilicic acid may be produced as a byproduct during the manufacture of phosphate fertilizer. It may also be prepared by treating grounded phosphate rock with sulphuric acid.1

Packaging

Packaged in poly bottles

Pictograms

Skull and crossbonesCorrosion
GHS06,GHS05

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H311,H314

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1

Storage Class Code

6.1D - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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[Fluoride].
B Herazo Acuna et al.
Revista de la Federacion Odontologica Colombiana, 33(148), 61-87 (1984-01-01)
Fluoride shortage has become acute in Canada.
Journal (Canadian Dental Association), 48(11), 702-703 (1982-11-01)
Pradip B Sarawade et al.
Journal of hazardous materials, 173(1-3), 576-580 (2009-09-18)
In this article we report recovery of mesoporous silica from the waste material (hexafluorosilicic acid) of phosphate fertilizer industry. The process involves the reaction of hexafluorosilicic acid (50 ml, 24 wt% H(2)SiF(6)) and 100ml, 0.297 M Na(2)CO(3) to generate the
Hidemasa Shimpo
Journal of prosthodontics : official journal of the American College of Prosthodontists, 17(4), 300-307 (2008-01-22)
Titanium dentures have recently increased in popularity. A decrease in the retentive force of the titanium clasps has frequently been observed. This study investigated the effect of retentive arm design and chemical polishing of titanium clasps. Four Akers clasps with
T G Reeves
Community dental health, 13 Suppl 2, 21-26 (1996-09-01)
This paper summaries the technical aspects of water fluoridation in the United States, and gives an overview of the engineering aspects of water fluoridation world-wide. The status of water fluoridation in the USA is summarised. Fluoride chemicals used in the
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